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Wildlife researcher Dr. Venkatesh Anagandhula has discovered the rare Purple Pinwheel fungi (Marasmius haematocephalus) in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. Previously known from other states, its presence highlights the reserve’s ecological richness and the need for documenting lesser-known forest species

The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife deferred extending voluntary relocation to wildlife corridors and reclassifying rhesus macaques under the Wildlife Protection Act, citing incomplete relocations, need for further studies, and divided state opinions on managing human-wildlife conflicts

From snow leopards in Ladakh to mangrove in Sundarbans, India’s wildlife photographers are frontline storytellers of conservation

A proposed 25.6-km tunnel under Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project has sparked widespread environmental and tribal rights concerns. The tunnel and its supporting infrastructure will impact over 16,000 hectares and endangering rare species like the Bengal tiger and Jerdon’s courser.

New day gecko species discovered near Brahmaputra in Assam. It is the second species of such kind recorded in the Northeast

UNDP’s Dr Angela Lusigi called for united action to conserve biodiversity at a roundtable hosted by ICRISAT. Experts stressed policy reform in agriculture, scientific interventions, and political awareness to align with India’s biodiversity goals and the Kunming-Montreal framework

The tardy and slow pace of implementation of the Forest Rights Act, enacted 17 years ago, reflects the unchanged colonial mindset and hegemony of the bureaucracy, especially the district administration

Leopard-human conflict is not just a predator problem — it is a symptom of our developmental disease

The Western Ghats are arguably far more diverse and rich in animal and plant life, which is where top biological and genetic scientists from Hyderabad are involved in some cutting-edge research in unraveling and chronicling the rich local biodiversity

Every tree, though young, still provides valuable habitat for many species – as long as they're not bulldozed

For students of University of Hyderabad, the fight to protect Kancha Gachibowli land is more than just a protest; it is a battle for the soul of the city and university, where history, ecology, progress stand at a crossroads

Led by headmaster B Buchanna, teachers tried to raise the understanding of the students over the important role of sparrows in biodiversity and environment

Sources said that the forest fires, allegedly caused by ignition of fire by cattle grazers and encroachers, spread rapidly through the section, destroying the forest cover and claiming lives of wildlife at 11 pm

The main objective of the survey is to witness, experience and understand the complex network of nature, the intrinsic inter-relationship between the trees and animals in our city

The species was previously thought to be long extinct, until mammal researcher Hedley Herbert Finlayson led the rediscovery of the animal in the 1930s. But soon after, it vanished again

Sighting of two rare bird species suggests that the water body in Venkatraopet village of Luxettipet mandal, plays a crucial role in supporting rare and possibly endangered species

A group of wildlife enthusiasts documents as many as 65 bird species, five mammal species and five fish species in the reserve forest during their exploration

More than a recreational space, Sanjeevaiah Park located at the edge of Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar, is a haven of biodiversity

Through its programmes, the club aims to foster awareness about nature conservation, promote sustainable practices, and facilitate active community engagement in biodiversity preservation efforts

Normally a specialised rodent hunter, the Ethiopian wolf is the first large carnivorous predator documented consuming nectar